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    Council must be open about challenges: mayor

    Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Council must be open about challenges: mayor

    The council needs to be "open about the challenges facing Waitaki in the coming financial year", the district’s mayor says.

    Floral artist surprised to get top award

    North Otago Floral Art Society member Barbara Watt in her garden with her trophy and artwork May...

    Floral artist surprised to get top award

    A North Otago floral artist was "very surprised" to win a top award at the Floral Art Society of New Zealand’s (FASNZ) recent "Threads of Floral Legacy" conference.

    Pink ribbon breakfast raises $12k

    Happy attendees take part in the Pink Ribbon Breakfast in Palmerston last Friday. PHOTOS: CHARLEY...

    Pink ribbon breakfast raises $12k

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    Safe driving promoted

    Oamaru school community officer Constable Jay Morriss and Waitaki Boys’ High School Students...

    Safe driving promoted

    Waitaki Boys’ High School students are hoping to get drivers to slow down before and after school.

    Acclaimed quartet’s recital appreciated

    The New Zealand String Quartet performs at the Grainstore Gallery in the historic precinct in...

    Acclaimed quartet’s recital appreciated

    The New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) returned to Oamaru last weekend for the first time since 2020.

    Songwriters’ show ‘a bit magical’

    Getting ready to share their original music at The Penguin Club are (back from left) Jess Luxton,...

    Songwriters’ show ‘a bit magical’

    An event aiming to give North Otago musicians the opportunity to showcase their original song-writing is "a bit magical", an organiser says.

    Drivers and cyclists must obey rules

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    Drivers and cyclists must obey rules

    Having cycled over 20,000km on our tracks and roads over recent years I am becoming increasingly concerned regarding both driver behaviour and a small percentage of cyclists.

    Bookarama draws a crowd

    PHOTO: JULES CHIN

    Bookarama draws a crowd

    Hundreds of people have crammed into Bookarama’s new location, Eveline Church hall in Thames Highway for the Rotary Club of Oamaru’s popular annual second-hand book sale that began last Friday.

    Cost pressures on WDC inescapable

    Melanie Tavendale.

    Cost pressures on WDC inescapable

    Waitaki, first I want to say thank you for turning up in droves to our public meetings, for the mostly reasonable and respectful questioning, and feeding into our annual plan process.

    ‘Proactive’ approach pledged

    Scott Aronsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    ‘Proactive’ approach pledged

    The Mackenzie District Council will take a "proactive" approach to looming amalgamation deadlines to avoid having decisions made for the district, its mayor says.

    Salmon escapees not free long

    Anglers line the Ohau C canal after a breakout from a commercial salmon farm recently. PHOTO:...

    Salmon escapees not free long

    Anglers in the Mackenzie district were out in force after "a few hundred" salmon escaped from a commercial farm.

    Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

    Increasing incidents of "challenging" public behaviour are expected by the Waitaki District Council "driven by negative public sentiment" around rising rates and cost-of-living pressures.

    Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

    Suzuki’s latest-generation turbocharged engine remains as impressive as ever, Bob Nettleton says...

    Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

    A major styling refresh three years ago breathed new life into the ageing Suzuki S Cross SUV first launched in 2012, and it's continued to be a solid seller on the strength of the well-executed...

    Club’s grandstand unveiled

    Athletic Marist Rugby Club held an opening ceremony for its new grandstand last weekend. Photo:...

    Club’s grandstand unveiled

    Athletic Marist have unveiled their new grandstand.

    SKC score big win against Maheno

    Valley Manawa defender Tegan Souness looks to send the ball down the court during her side's 72...

    SKC score big win against Maheno

    St Kevin’s College made a statement with a win over Maheno in the North Otago Netball premier A competition last weekend.

    Event centre put to good use

    St Kevin's College and Waitaki Boys' High School battled it out on the basketball court earlier...

    Event centre put to good use

    Winter codes wasted no time getting in and using the newly opened Network Waitaki Event Centre.

    Valley snatch win at the very end

    Valley snatched a late win over Maheno in the latest round of Citizens Shield rugby last weekend....

    Valley snatch win at the very end

    A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno last weekend.

    Police find crashed car but no driver

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    Police find crashed car but no driver

    What happened to the driver of a severely damaged vehicle sitting on the side of the road near Palmerston is a mystery for now.

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    Flight school closure could cost millions

    Oamaru Airport. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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    Flight school closure could cost millions

    The ‘‘collateral damage’’ from Oamaru’s flight school’s departure could cost the region’s economy more than $10 million a year, businesses have warned.

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    83-yr-old puts in marathon effort

    Inspiring Waitaki Girls’ High School mathematics teacher Jeanette Aker is still running every day...

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    83-yr-old puts in marathon effort

    At the age of 83, Jeanette Aker is still teaching at an Oamaru high school and recently managed to squeeze in a marathon on the other side of the world.
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